Sentencing is delayed for a Gloucester man taking a plea deal to assaulting his wife and killed her baby. Dennis Chambers was arrested in 2020 when police did a welfare check at her home. Chambers pleaded guilty in February and was to be sentenced on Monday but a judge ordered a continuance after Chambers’ lawyers … Read more
The Virginia Department of Health Division of Shellfish Safety announced that a portion of Monroe Bay as well as a portion of Rosier Creek in Westmoreland County is temporarily closed to shellfish harvesting due to a sewage bypass impacting water quality in these tributaries. Due to potential microbiological pollution hazards, shellfish taken from the area … Read more
Essex County Treasurer Penny Davis reminds residents that Real Estate and Personal Property taxes for the 1st half of 2021 are due on or before June 25. Davis says the Treasurer’s office is open to the public but is limited to 2 people inside at a time. Payments may also be mailed, dropped off at … Read more
Juneteenth is the oldest celebrated day of the ending of slavery in the U.S. with several events and activities planned for Saturday. The Rappahannock Record reports the Lancaster Community Library in Kilmarnock is celebrating with a display of books from civil rights leaders and influential Black Americans. There is also a history of the Emancipation … Read more
Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism officials announce a return of summer activities after many were cancelled last year due to COVID-19. Director Katey Legg tells the Gazette-Journal more programs will be held at Beaverdam and Woodville parks includng kayaking, night hikes and night fishing. Concerts on the Green is back this year with a performance … Read more
The Northumberland County Sheriff’s Office reports a number of power equipment thefts occurring in and around the Burgess area. Items stolen include a 2011 John Deere 100 series lawn mower, 2011 Haulrite utility trailer and a 2020 Kubota BX1880 Tractor. If you see any suspicious activity or know who stole items items you’re asked to … Read more
The International Student Exchange is looking for host families in the Mathews County area for its high school foreign exchange students for the upcoming school year. Southeast Regional Manager Welby Fairlie tells the Gazette-Journal all students are high school age and have medical insurance. Students also have a strong academic record, speak English and bring … Read more
The Virginia Department of Education is preparing instructors to teach a new course on African-American history. The department wraps up a two-day conference today as part of the Education Equity Summer Institute. It focuses on will culturally responsive and inclusive educator practices and teaching African American history through culturally sustaining instruction. This fall high school … Read more
Congressman Rob Wittman is urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to cancel the House’s August Recess in light of the substantial work presently left unfinished. The 1st District Republican says that with just 21 legislative days left before the recess, there are many bills to consider including 12 appropriations bills. Wittman says if those bills aren’t passed … Read more
Virginia’s government continues to bring in more revenue than expected, with a new report showing the comonwealth collected more than 98% of its anticipated annual revenue with a full month remaining in the fiscal year. The monthly revenue report issued Friday by Virginia Secretary of Finance Aubrey Layne shows that through the first 11 months … Read more